Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.
Lucky Knott
Marion County, TN
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Tennessee Senators Approves Bill to Protect Rising Costs caused by Data Centers
Tennessee senators approved a bill to protect consumers as data centers increase and electricity costs rise. Data center owners must pay for infrastructure upgrades supporting their facilities. Utilities can’t pass upgrade costs onto residential or commercial customers. Customers may file complaints against utilities violating the bill. Data centers may buy electricity from Tennessee-based independent producers. …
Lake Winnie to Open Friday
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park is set to reopen for the season on Friday, May 1, welcoming guests with familiar rides, attractions, and some fresh experiences. Among the highlights this year is the debut of “Lookout Safari,” a new roller coaster featuring a 656-foot track, two laps, and speeds reaching up to 21 miles per hour. …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report for April 29, 2026
 BECHTEL, KENTEN L Age: 23 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 04/26/2026 05:44 PM City: LYNCHBURG Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: H.ROLLINS Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (CIRCUIT) 0  BOWENS, LAIKEN J Age: 21 Class: …
TDEC Announces $556,000 Loan for City of South Pittsburg Water Improvements
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $556,575 loan for the City of South Pittsburg to improve water infrastructure. The City of South Pittsburg loan comes from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program. It will fund the construction of 150,000-gallon and 285,000-gallon …
Goodwill to Host Hiring Event at Kimball Goodwill Store
Goodwill is hosting a hiring event on Thursday, April 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Goodwill store at 361 Kimball Crossing Drive in Kimball. The event will offer participants the opportunity to have an on-site interview for positions at the Goodwill store and donation center. “We offer full-time team members a generous …
Marion County Student Asking for Your Support
Andrew Dunn is a student as Jasper Middle School and has made it to the Quarter Finals in the nationwide America’s Favorite Student contest. If he wins, he could receive $20,000 toward his education, meet Bill Nye the Science Guy, and be featured in Reader’s Digest. Free votes alone help so much, and donations are …
Marion County Arrest Report for April 26, 2026
 CAGLE, FRED J III Age: 37 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 04/25/2026 09:26 PM City: HIXSON Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: T. TRUSSELL Release Date: 04/26/2026 06:35 AM  Charge Bond DETENTION WITHOUT WARRANT MENTAL EVALUAT 0  CHAPMAN, KIMBERLY A …
Cornbread Festival has Huge Turnout in South Pittsburg
The 29th Annual Cornbread Festival began with some wet weather on Saturday, but it didn’t spoil the fun. Since its start in 1997, the National Cornbread Festival has brought together southern cuisine and community spirit. Organizers report that the two-day festival generates over $30,000 for the local economy, benefiting hotels, gas stations, and businesses. The …
Several State Road Construction Projects in Marion County
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 141.5 to MM 148.6:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/20/26 – 04/29/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing the shoulder in the eastbound direction. Westbound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from …
Early Voting for Local Primary Campaigns Ends This Week
Early voting for county primaries will end on Thursday, April 30. Primary election days for local counties will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Below dates are election dates for all of Tennessee 2026.
